1. to discover or locate something by searching or by chance
（透過搜尋或偶然）發現、找到
I can't find my keys.
我找不到我的鑰匙。
She found a coin on the street.
她在街上發現了一枚硬幣。
Did you find the information you needed online?
你在網上找到需要的資訊了嗎？
Find Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
find
verb
快速理解
What does "Find" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Find"?
「find」主要指發現或尋獲，也可表示得出結論或認為。
- 1
發現/找到
EN: to discover or locate something by searching or by chance
翻譯: 透過搜尋或偶然發現、找到某物
- 2
發覺/感到
EN: to become aware of or experience a feeling or situation
翻譯: 意識到或感受到某種情緒或狀況
- 3
認為/判定
EN: to form an opinion or reach a conclusion after consideration
翻譯: 經過考慮後形成意見或得出結論
- 4
尋獲/發現存在
EN: to discover that something exists or is present
翻譯: 發現某事物存在或出現
小提醒：注意「find」的過去式和過去分詞都是「found」，不要與「found」（建立）的現在式混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Find" in English）
How to pronounce "Find" in English?"Find" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Find" from YouTube Videos
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“I generally just wanted to share my thoughts on how dumb and how weird I find social media to be sometimes and how um embedded it is in our lives, to the point where, like, we don't even realize how weird the concepts are, especially when it comes to like like girl, guy, relationship, friendship, advice [ __ ], like that, cuz I feel like nowadays it's so easy to just like pick up your phone and start scrolling.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Find"?How does "Find" change by context?
2. to become aware of something through experience or observation
（透過經驗或觀察）發覺、意識到
I find it difficult to wake up early.
我發覺很難早起。
He found that the job was more challenging than he expected.
他意識到這份工作比他預期的更具挑戰性。
We found the movie to be very entertaining.
我們覺得這部電影非常有趣。
3. to decide and declare a verdict in a legal context
（法律上）判定、裁決
The jury found the defendant not guilty.
陪審團判定被告無罪。
The court found in favor of the plaintiff.
法院作出了有利於原告的裁決。
4. to succeed in obtaining or providing something
成功獲得；設法提供
Can you find time to help me with this project?
你能設法抽出時間幫我做這個專案嗎？
The organization is trying to find funding for the new program.
該組織正試圖為新計畫籌措資金。
5. to consider or regard in a specified way
認為、視為
Many people find his behavior unacceptable.
許多人認為他的行為是不可接受的。
I find her to be a very reliable person.
我認為她是一個非常可靠的人。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Find"?How to make natural sentences with "Find"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| find + noun | 找到（某物） | I can't find my keys. (我找不到我的鑰匙。) |
| find + noun + adjective | 發現（某物）處於某種狀態 | I find this book very interesting. (我發現這本書非常有趣。) |
| find + that + clause | 發現/覺得（某個事實） | She found that the store was closed. (她發現那家店已經關門了。) |
| find + it + adjective + to + V | 覺得做某事是…的 | I find it difficult to understand him. (我覺得很難理解他。) |
| find + oneself + V-ing / adjective / prepositional phrase | 發現自己處於某種狀態 | He found himself walking in the rain. (他發現自己在雨中行走。) |
| find + noun + for + noun | 為（某人）找到（某物） | Can you find a good restaurant for us? (你能幫我們找一家好餐廳嗎？) |
| find + noun + noun | 發現（某人/物）是… | They found him a reliable partner. (他們發現他是個可靠的夥伴。) |
| find + out + (that) clause / about + noun | 查明、發現（真相或資訊） | We need to find out what happened. (我們需要查明發生了什麼事。) |
用法說明
How is "Find" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Find"?
find + 名詞/代名詞 + doing vs. find + 名詞/代名詞 + to do
- find + 名詞/代名詞 + doing 強調「發現某人/某物正在進行某個動作」的狀態或過程。
- find + 名詞/代名詞 + to do 則是用來表達「發現某人/某物具有某種特質、能力或傾向」，是對其性質的評價或判斷。
- 在描述「發現某人/某物令人感到…」時，通常使用 find + 名詞/代名詞 + 形容詞 (如：I find the book interesting.) 或 find + 名詞/代名詞 + to be + 形容詞 (如：I find him to be reliable.) 的結構。
對比例句： EN: I found my cat sleeping on my keyboard. 翻譯: 我發現我的貓正睡在我的鍵盤上。
EN:I find my cat to be very affectionate in the evenings.
翻譯:我發現我的貓在晚上特別黏人。
總結建議
一般來說，描述「發現正在進行的動作」用 find ... doing，而表達「發現某種特性或評價」則用 find ... to be + 形容詞 或 find ... to do 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Find" and similar words?How to choose "Find" vs alternatives?
find vs search
「find」強調找到的結果，而「search」強調尋找的過程。
find vs discover
「find」指一般性的找到，而「discover」常指首次發現未知或隱藏的事物。
find vs locate
「find」較口語通用，「locate」較正式，且強調確定某物的具體位置。
口語用法
How is "Find" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Find"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述自己或他人發現某事的瞬間。 EN: So I open the door, and I find him sleeping on the couch. 翻譯: 所以我打開門，結果發現他在沙發上睡著了。
EN:She was like, "I can't find my keys anywhere!"
翻譯:她當時就說：「我到處都找不到我的鑰匙！」
語氣強調
與「just」或「actually」等副詞連用，加強發現時的意外或轉折語氣。 EN: I just found out that the meeting is cancelled. 翻譯: 我剛剛才發現會議取消了。
EN:Wait, you actually found a solution?
翻譯:等等，你真的找到解決辦法了？
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，常以「you find...」或「finding that...」開頭。 EN: The problem with that method is, you find, it takes too much time. 翻譯: 那個方法的問題在於，你會發現，它太耗時間了。
EN:It's a process of... finding that balance, you know?
翻譯:這是一個...尋找那個平衡點的過程，你懂吧？
正式書寫注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述、強調或填充停頓結構，建議改用更精確、客觀的表述，如 "it was discovered that" 或 "the results indicate"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Find"?What fixed phrases with "Find" should I remember?
find out
find out (something)
發現、查明、得知
find it hard/difficult
find it + adjective + to-infinitive
覺得…很困難
find your way
find one's way (to/around/through)
找到路、設法到達
find fault
find fault (with somebody/something)
挑剔、找碴
find time
find (the) time (to do something/for something)
抽出時間
find oneself
find oneself + preposition/place/doing
發現自己（處於某種狀態或地方）
find a solution/answer
find a/an (solution/answer/way)
找到解決方案/答案/方法
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Find"?Which "Find" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I found a new job.
✓I found a new job.
學生常忘記 'find' 的過去式是 'found'，而非 'finded'。英文中許多動詞的過去式是不規則變化，必須特別記憶。
×I found my wallet was lost.
✓I found that my wallet was lost. / I found my wallet missing.
當 'find' 後面接一個完整的子句（包含主詞和動詞）來描述發現的內容時，通常需要連接詞 'that'（口語中可省略）。或使用分詞構句（如 missing）來修飾受詞。
×I am finding it difficult to learn English.
✓I find it difficult to learn English.
表達一種持續的狀態、看法或感受時，'find' 通常使用簡單式，而非進行式。進行式多用於描述正在進行的具體尋找動作。
×Can you find the answer of this question?
✓Can you find the answer to this question?
在英文中，'answer'（答案）與問題的連接介係詞是 'to'，而不是 'of'。這是固定的搭配用法。
×I will find a solution for you.
✓I will find a solution for you. / I will look for a solution for you.
中文的「找」可能對應英文的 'find'（找到，結果）或 'look for'（尋找，過程）。學生常混淆兩者。'Find' 強調結果，'look for' 強調過程。
×I found him a good person.
✓I found him to be a good person. / I thought he was a good person.
使用 'find + 受詞 + (to be) + 名詞/形容詞' 的結構來表達「認為某人是...」或「發現某事物是...」時，'to be' 經常（尤其在較正式或書面語中）被使用或暗示。口語中 'to be' 可省略，但直接接名詞有時顯得不自然。也可用 'think' 來表達主觀看法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Find"?What are tense/participle forms of "Find"?
finds(3rd_singular)finding(present_participle)found(past)found(past_participle)